The Monk Skin Tone (MST) Scale Tool Subject: Science& Technology Section: IT Context: ‘Google’s new skin tone scale for refined search results and more’ Content: The Monk Skin Tone (MST) Scale is a tool that will be primarily incorporated by Google into computer vision, which is a type of AI that allows computers to […]
Immunity Subject: Science & Technology Section: Disease Context: ‘Vaccine against 3 encephalitis viruses found safe, effective Content: Encephalitis (en-sef-uh-LIE-tis) is inflammation of the brain, often due to infection. The infection may be bacterial or viral. Encephalitis may be the result of an immune system disorder. Symptoms of encephalitis may vary and they are as […]
Report flags risk of fortified rice for some Subject: Science & Technology Section: Disease Context: ‘Excess iron in fortified rice may lead to adverse health effects in specific population’ Content: Sickle cell anemia: A group of disorders that cause red blood cells to become misshapen and break down. With sickle cell disease, an […]
The Milky Way’s Dark Centre Subject: Science and Technology Section: Space Context: Sagittarius A* (SgrA*), this region is believed to host a supermassive black hole of about 4 million times the solar mass. Concept: The Milky Way is the galaxy that includes our Solar System, with the name describing the galaxy’s appearance from […]
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Subject: Science & Tech Context- A team of Australian researchers have identified a biochemical marker in the blood that could help identify newborn babies at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Concept- About SIDS: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of […]
The blood groups of humans and primates Subject: Science & tech Section: Basic science Context- Chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan have blood groups containing AB, A, B and O, just like humans- shows a study. Concept- About the study: Analysis of the blood group markers of some Neandertals and Denisovans showed the presence of the […]
Neurodegenerative Disorders Subject: Science & Tech Section: disease Context- Researchers from IISc Bangalore have identified a protein in yeast cells that dissolve RNA Protein complexes also known as RNA granules. Concept- The cytoplasm of any cell consists of structures made of messenger RNA (mRNA) and proteins known as RNA granules, in general. Unlike […]
Pullulan Subject: Science & Tech Section: Disease Context- Scientists have developed a new biomaterial that can be used to disinfect wounds and hastens the process of healing. Concept- About the study: The work is a collaboration between scientists from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, IIT Delhi and National Institute of Science Education […]
National Cyber Forensic Laboratory (NCFL) Subject: Science & Tech Section: Disease Context- Union Home and Co-operation Minister, Amit Shah has formally inaugurated the National Cyber Forensic Laboratory (NCFL) in Hyderabad. Concept- He inaugurated the laboratory at the premises of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory located at Ramanthapur in the city. NCFL-E (National Cyber […]
Gatishakti Sanchar Portal Subject: Science & tech Section: Computer related Context- Minister of Communications, Electronics, and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw launched Gatishakti Sanchar Portal in New Delhi. Concept- GatiShakti Sanchar Portal” is a collaborative institutional mechanism between all stakeholders including Central and State/UT Government(s), Local bodies, and Service Providers to facilitate the Right of […]